Not all Pride parades happen in June, so why is June called Pride Month?
June is often when Pride is celebrated, due to important history
Pride parades will be taking place all summer long. So why is June called Pride Month?
Some, like those in Toronto, Ontario, party in June, while others, like Edmontonians (in Alberta), save the celebrations for August.
Although the timing differs, June is the main month that Pride is honoured for most.
And it's for a significant reason.
June is an important month for 2SLGBTQ+ history.
Stonewall riots took place in June
The story of Stonewall is why Pride takes place in June.
On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in New York City, New York.
The bar was a place where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people and allies could gather.
Police said they were looking for evidence of illegal alcohol sales.
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Others said the raid was in response to the large presence of 2SLGBTQ+ people.
At the time, people could be arrested for participating in homosexual relations and dressing in clothes opposite your gender in New York.
As arrests began to happen, many 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies fought back against police, protesting and causing a riot.
Left, a photo outside the Stonewall Inn as it stands today in New York City. Right, transgender activists like Marsha P. Johnson, pictured here in a fur coat, are said to have stood up against police on the night of the Stonewall raid on June 28, 1969. (Image credit: Bebeto Matthews/The Associated Press, Diana Davies/Reuters)
Pride season in Canada is 5 months long
Pride celebrations in Canada can stretch from May to September.
The Canadian government calls it 'Pride Season.'
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Pride celebrations occur at different times across Canada for a variety of reasons.
Some cities try to avoid having too many events in one month or don't want to overlap with other Pride festivals.
Weather, history and even permits for parades can also affect the date.
Here is when Pride parades are happening in some cities across the country, in chronological order:
Winnipeg, Manitoba — June 1.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — June 8.
Iqaluit, Nunavut — June 10.
Regina, Saskatchewan — June 14.
Toronto, Ontario — June 29.
Victoria, British Columbia — July 6.
Halifax, Nova Scotia — July 19.
St. John's, Newfoundland — July 20.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – July 26.
Edmonton, Alberta — Aug. 23.
Quebec City, Quebec — Aug. 31.
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